Health Care Aide

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The Royal Alexandra Hospital Medicine Relief Team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital provides relief (float) staff to 13 medicine units providing care for General Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pulmonary, Nephrology, GI and Hematology patients. The Medicine program is a dynamic and fast paced adult acute care program dedicated to best practice in providing patient and family centered care. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary collaborative care team in accordance with AHS Values, hospital policies and nursing care standards. As a member of the collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the Health Care Aide - Medicine Float Pool is responsible for providing patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Health Care Aide within the medicine program participate in the delivery of quality patient care by providing services necessary for the physical and emotional well-being and comfort of the patient. The Health Care Aide duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting in the delivery of quality patient care to meet patient’s hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs by obtaining and documenting height and weight, assisting with ADLs, lifting, transferring and mobilizing patients, transporting patients, equipment and specimens to other areas of the hospital, as well as maintaining the inventory of supplies. You will also assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, families, staff and visitors by gathering and cleaning equipment and maintaining an environment free of obstacles and clutter. Physical demands of the job involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, twisting, walking, and lifting weights up to 25 kg.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.